The forum for sticky stuff. Post your experiences on tyres, ask questions and help others out with your tyre knowledge. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:23:23 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:23:23 +0000 The Triumph Forum https://www.thetriumphforum.com/forums/tyres.16/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:45:31 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/maxxis-m-6011-tyres.45372/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/maxxis-m-6011-tyres.45372/ invalid@example.com (Plezier) Plezier
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The bike is NOT a Triumph and I am not getting rid of my Trophy 900 the bike is a replacement for my wrecked Ducati 620ie Monster it a 99 Honda Shadow VT600 and yes a totally different type/style the sizes are:-

Front 100/90R19
Rear 170/80R15

Have been looking online at what is...

Maxxis M-6011 Tyres]]> 12 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:25:48 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/tyre-prices.45319/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/tyre-prices.45319/ invalid@example.com (beerkat) beerkat At first I thought that was a very good price for a pair, but no, it's just the front. Madness!

I bought a pair of Pirelli's from Demon Tweeks last month for my...

Tyre Prices!]]> 18 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:57 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/knobby-knobbly-tires-tyres-tiger-sport-660.45308/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/knobby-knobbly-tires-tyres-tiger-sport-660.45308/ invalid@example.com (chassis) chassis
Something like a Continental Twinduro TKC80.

The factory Michelin Road 5s are useless off pavement. Good street tires, but that is all.

Thanks for any replies.]]> 16 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:17:13 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/type-of-bike-favourite-tyres.45043/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/type-of-bike-favourite-tyres.45043/ invalid@example.com (Mrs Visor) Mrs Visor
My riding style is an "enthusiastic" road rider, I like to get a wriggle on. I also like to explore on narrow mountain roads where the surface is often a bit sketchy, so I want my tyres to be a bit of everything road - wise. I ride all year round and in almost all weathers, therefore always favour sports touring tyres.

I am a small - ish rider on light bikes.

I have:...

Type Of Bike, Favourite Tyres.]]> 71 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:59:38 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/tiger-900-rp-tyres-where-are-they.29075/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/tiger-900-rp-tyres-where-are-they.29075/ invalid@example.com (The Black Lancer) The Black Lancer
I cannot find a pair to match these sizes -am I being a complete idiot and unknowingly trying to find the same size when they don't exist? Will the Tiger take a variety of sizes or do I have to still...

Tiger 900 Rp Tyres - Where Are They?]]> 1 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:50:30 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/an-expensive-morning-at-the-tyre-shop.45026/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/an-expensive-morning-at-the-tyre-shop.45026/ invalid@example.com (johne) johne 5 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:15:26 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/400x-road-tyres.44949/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/400x-road-tyres.44949/ invalid@example.com (newT120) newT120 I've just bought a 400X but I'm not impressed with the 70/30 Metzelers fitted as they tramline badly and are a bit squirelly on damp roads.
All my riding is on tarmac so I'm thinking of putting pure road tyres on.
So far, I've learned that Conti Trail Attack 3 or Pirelli Scorpion Trail 3 work well (apparently despite the word Trail in their description, they are both road tyres) and I was wondering whether anyone has direct experience of these or would recommend something else....

400x Road Tyres]]> 4 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:03:40 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/front-tyre-destroyed-on-motorway.44697/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/front-tyre-destroyed-on-motorway.44697/ invalid@example.com (Munchen) Munchen
I had a rather lucky escape yesterday on my Explorer and I want to share it only in case it helps someone else in any way.

My 2012 Explorer has around 30k miles on it. I've owned it for 2-years and mainly just ridden it a short 10-mile distance to and from work. On Friday the wife and I decided to do a 200-mile trip up the road together. First 140-miles was motorway, the last 60 were A-roads. Evening temperature was around 20 degress, dropping to about 12 once we reach our...

Front Tyre Destroyed On Motorway]]> 12 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:33:31 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/dunlop-q5s.44818/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/dunlop-q5s.44818/ invalid@example.com (DGMCustoms89) DGMCustoms89
Thanks!]]> 1 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:25:57 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/correction-to-earlier-post-my-tyres-are-metzeler-marathon-880.44704/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/correction-to-earlier-post-my-tyres-are-metzeler-marathon-880.44704/ invalid@example.com (John Gillespie) John Gillespie 3 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:57:34 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/o2-sensor-plug-location.44673/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/o2-sensor-plug-location.44673/ invalid@example.com (Tratts) Tratts I'm looking to fit a rapid bike unit and need to locate the O2 sensor connector.
Does anyone have a picture or know where I will find the connector please?
2018 Street Triple R

Thanks for any assistance]]> 4 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:18:14 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/tyre-age-when-to-replace.44002/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/tyre-age-when-to-replace.44002/ invalid@example.com (Plezier) Plezier
Opinions? Thoughts?]]> 9 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:25:18 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/tyres-30-off.44601/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/tyres-30-off.44601/ invalid@example.com (Mark TGR9) Mark TGR9 3 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:20:17 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/1999-legend-tyres.44641/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/1999-legend-tyres.44641/ invalid@example.com (Mike_Oxmall) Mike_Oxmall
I have a 1999 Legend and would like some advice on which tyres to fit. Obviously, in an ideal world we would buy the most expensive. So let me have your recommendations please.

I can get Michelin Pilots on spesh at Demon Tweeks for £200 the pair. Which I thought was quite sexy.

Thanks in advance.

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Anybody have any recommendations about what they use and what suits the bike please?
ta very much]]> 2 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:04:07 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/new-tyres-for-my-rocket.44372/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/new-tyres-for-my-rocket.44372/ invalid@example.com (Markus) Markus The "old" were Avon's Cobra Chrome. I would have been able to use them for additional 2.000 kilometres without any problems, but I will ride about 4.000 kilometres by the end of next week. Therefore I changed them in advance today. New Avon's were not available. Therefore I took Metzler Cruistec. After the change I did about 50 kilometres in different weather situations, sunshine and heavy rain and also on different road surfaces....

New Tyres For My Rocket]]> 1 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:27:43 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/dunlop-mutant.23473/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/dunlop-mutant.23473/ invalid@example.com (Shaun64) Shaun64 11 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:17:37 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/here%E2%80%99s-a-strange-one.44213/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/here%E2%80%99s-a-strange-one.44213/ invalid@example.com (Boothman) Boothman
Here’s A Strange One]]> 12 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:48:07 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/vintage-oem-tires.44159/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/vintage-oem-tires.44159/ invalid@example.com (Montee) Montee 1 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:11:25 +0000 https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/dunlop-tt-100-gp-radial.44141/ https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/dunlop-tt-100-gp-radial.44141/ invalid@example.com (Uncle Olaf) Uncle Olaf As I like vintage looks on a modern classic,
I would like to put Dunlop TT 100 GP Radial on my Thruxton 1200 R.
I like my Mutants very much but the TT looks even more oldskool and is now available in the right sizes.
I saw official Dunlop photos of these tyres on a Kawasaki Z900RS (110hp) so I guess the Thruxton will endure them haha.
But.... does anyone have any experience with these tyres? Grip? Dry handling? Wet handling? Wear and tear?]]>